Characteristics of Slow Learners

                                               


                                             Characteristics of Slow Learners

1. In physical appearance they are no different from normal children and therefore likely to get admission into schools for normal children where the curriculum is drawn up to meet the needs of average children. So they find it extremely difficult to cope with the education imparted in these schools, unless special provision is made for them and the curriculum is oriented towards practical and real life activities.
2. They are capable of being educated in ordinary schools and even achieving a moderate degree of success, if they are allowed to proceed at a slower pace and the syllabus is adapted to suit their abilities.
3. But, they will not be able to keep pace with the average children and never be able to learn all the things we expect normal children to master by the time they leave school.
4. They will not be able to go for higher studies despite all the guidance and educational facilities made available to them.
5. They have poor memories. Their attention span is short and they cannot concentrate on one topic for long.